Dear Santa: Last June, I was deprived of a Kobe Bryant-LeBron James matchup in the NBA Finals when LeBron and the Cleveland Cavaliers were unceremoniously dumped by the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference finals. I know I’ve already asked a ton of gifts this Christmas but I would like one more present. I would … [Read more…]
To find out the real reason why the Denver Nuggets are so hard to beat at the Pepsi Center, look no further than the crew of beautiful and talented women who take center court during time-outs and halftime shows. The Denver Nuggets Dance Team has a big following not just in the NBA circles, but … [Read more…]
I hate to do this to my guy Derek Fisher because he’s such a great dude, but I have to be fair. Fisher was recently victimized by Minnesota’s Corey Brewer, who threw down one hellacious dunk over Fisher at Staples Center. It started with a turnover by Pau Gasol on one end. Al Jefferson picked … [Read more…]
Before we crown Brandon Jennings this season’s rookie of the year, let’s not overlook a young King in Sacramento who is quietly putting together just as good of a season – if not better. Tyreke Evans doesn’t get the same media attention as Jennings because he plays for a small-market team in Northern California and, … [Read more…]
It’s a marriage made in Hollywood heaven. Allen Iverson returning to Philadelphia to end his week-old retirement and playing for the 76ers is tantamount to Rocky Balboa dusting off the gloves and fighting Mason Dixon. It makes perfect sense, right? Unfortunately, the Sixers have yet to win a game since Iverson rejoined the franchise and … [Read more…]
It would be an absolute joke if Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady gets voted into the 2010 NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 14. First of all, McGrady hasn’t played a single minute this season and may not play until January, which means that it would probably take him another month or two to get in … [Read more…]
A message for Shaquille O’Neal: It’s been an incredible 18-year ride, Big Diesel. Thanks for the ferocious dunks. Thanks for the MVPs and the championships. And thanks for the great one-liners. You’ve been a huge force in the NBA for nearly two decades, a true dominant center the league may never see again. But, unfortunately, … [Read more…]
After tugging a 7-foot-1, 330-pound weight on their shoulders the past two seasons, the Phoenix Suns appear to have shed the Shaqles and are back to being the run-and-shoot squad that averaged 58 wins the previous four seasons. The cast of characters remain with one minor addition (Channing Frye) and one major subtraction (Shaquille O’Neal). … [Read more…]
Whether or not Derrick Rose’s injured ankle is the main reason for his slow start, the reigning Rookie of the Year looks a bit timid and does not appear to be the same player who tore up the Celtics in the playoffs. Rose has been bothered by an inflamed tendon behind his right ankle, a … [Read more…]
Portland’s injury woes just went from bad to worse when starting center Greg Oden fractured his left kneecap against Houston on Dec. 5 and will likely miss the rest of the season. Before his year was cut short, Oden was among the league leaders in field goal percentage (60 percent) and blocks (2.3) and was … [Read more…]